“I’m a natural-born striker,” Palomino said. “I love knocking people out. I feel like that’s something I had over him. And the experience factor.”

“The kid has a bright future. His strength is his wrestling and he really believes in the wrestling; that’s how he’s won most of his fights. So whether he’s feeling good or if he’s feeling under pressure, he’s always looking for the takedown. So I just had to wait, time it right and clip him.”

The 33 year-old veteran extended his overall record to 23-9 with the victory, and has inserted himself into the WSOF title shot mix.

WSOF 12 was hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.